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Billion-dollar potential budget shortfall causes BART to sound alarm
BART will likely need a new funding source in coming years, as fare revenue is expected to fall well short of operating expenses.Read More
BART employees face Dec. 13 vaccination deadline
The BART board voted 8-1 Thursday to impose a Covid-19 vaccine requirement on all BART employees, effective Dec. 13. BART’s General Manager Bob Powers and his staff will negotiate...Read More
All four incumbents hold onto BART Board director seats
All four BART Board directors running for reelection won bids to retain their seats, with embattled Director Debora Allen cruising to victory with a wide margin. According to the...Read More
Directors approve permanent BART ambassador program in 7-2 vote
Bay Area Rapid Transit officials Thursday formalized a permanent program for 10 unarmed ambassadors to roam trains and stations to address rider safety concerns. The 10 ambassadors will be...Read More
In effort to increase safety, BART approves ambassador program
Starting as early as next month, BART will provide 10 community service officers, or ambassadors, on trains during peak and late-night commute times. BART’s Board of Directors approved an...Read More
BART considers variable parking fees
BART's Board of Directors mulled options for managing the parking facilities available at stations throughout the system.Read More
Chronic BART fare evaders to face criminal citations
Starting on Jan. 1, BART will roll out its proof of payment system to deal with its rampant fare evasion problem.Read More
BART fare cheats could face criminal citations
Repeat adult BART fare cheats could be issued a criminal citation under a new revised proposed ordinance.Read More
BART prepares stiffer enforcement for fare evaders
Fare cheats who ride on BART could be in for a surprise if officials approve slapping adult fare evaders with a $120 citation.Read More
BART offers safe space for immigrant riders
BART directors on Thursday approved a policy that welcomes everyone on board the transit system.Read More
BART dumps seat hog policy
A policy that was to prevent riders from taking up more than one seat during rush hour on BART no longer exists.Read More
BART board rethinks ‘seat hog’ rules
BART is looking to rework its seat hog rules, designed to discourage riders from hogging more than one seat during rush hour.Read More
Torlakson, Grayson runoff tops Contra Costa results
Pittsburg/Bay Point-area park district board member Mae Torlakson and Concord City Councilman Tim Grayson have advanced to a November runoff election for the Assembly seat for District 14, according...Read More